South Destin Beaches

Real estate in Destin South of Highway 98 is among the most desirable along the Emerald Coast. This area stretches from the highway down to the Gulf of Mexico, offering a mix of luxury beachfront homes, upscale condominiums, and resort-style communities.

Properties here often feature direct beach access, panoramic Gulf views, and high-end amenities such as private pools, gated entrances, and proximity to marinas. The architecture ranges from modern coastal designs to classic beach cottages, with many homes built to maximize natural light and ocean breezes.

Neighborhoods like Crystal Beach stretch along Scenic Highway 98 are especially sought after. Crystal Beach is known for its charming pastel cottages and walkable beach access.

Because of its prime location, real estate south of Highway 98 tends to be driven by vacation rental demand The area also benefits from being close to Destin Harbor, fine dining, shopping, and recreational activities like fishing and boating.

Overall, this part of Destin represents the quintessential Gulf Coast lifestyle — upscale, scenic, and centered around the beach and water.

1040 Hwy 98, Unit 308, Destin $495,000

Direct gulf front condo with hallway bunks and washer & dryer in the unit. Not many like this in Sundestin. All new LVP floors make for easy maintenance. Nearly completed...

1 Beds
2 Baths
1011670 MLS

99 Shirah St, Destin $1,700,000

YES! You CAN have it all! A main living space with 3 BR and 2.5 BA, a private heated pool, AND space for guests or friends in the self-contained cottage out back--all w...

6 Beds
5 Baths
1011643 MLS

47 Tranquility Ln, Destin $1,925,000

Sweet Caroline offers the kind of space and layout that works beautifully for a Destin getaway. Located in sought after Destiny East, 47 Tranquility Lane features mult...

6 Beds
7 Baths
1011595 MLS

69 Crystal Beach Unit 14, Destin $588,000

Welcome to the famous Nantucket Cottages in the heart of Destin's sought-after Crystal Beach community! Rare opportunity to own your very own Beach Cottage and high earni...

2 Beds
2 Baths
1011302 MLS

3399 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin $6,900,000

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 12-3PM Located in Crystal Beach one-of-a-kind luxury beach estate, NO HOA, where Gulf views, elegance, entertainment, resort-style amenities and cutti...

9 Beds
11 Baths
1011468 MLS

81 Mark St, Destin $1,650,000

Just a short stroll from the sugar-white sand and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, this three-story Crystal Beach home brings together the features that make Destin ...

5 Beds
4 Baths
1011431 MLS

3290 E Scenic Highway 98, Unit 202B, Destin image

3290 E Scenic Highway 98, Unit 202B, Destin $750,000

Gulf-Front Destin Retreat | Investment Opportunity with Renovation Potential! Located along Scenic Highway 98 in the heart of Destin's sought-after Crystal Beach area...

1 Beds
2 Baths
1011345 MLS

235 Kono Way, Destin $745,000

VALUE-ADD OPPORTUNITY IN THE VILLAGES OF CRYSTAL BEACH! This spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath beach home is being offered fully furnished and presents an excellent opportunit...

4 Beds
4 Baths
1011335 MLS

1080 Us 98, Unit 401, Destin $1,525,000

You simply will not find a more beautiful condo in all of Destin. One of the few 3 bed, 2 bath units combines sweeping Gulf views, a beautifully updated interior, an impr...

3 Beds
3 Baths
1011280 MLS

91 Vista Blfs, Destin $2,780,000

A commanding waterfront estate in the heart of Destiny West, 91 Vista Bluffs pairs an extraordinary setting with the scale, privacy, and craftsmanship expected of a true ...

4 Beds
5 Baths
1011274 MLS

3450 Us-98 Unit UNIT B102, Destin $569,000

SELLER MOTIVATED Destin, Florida! This beautifully updated first-floor beachfront condo offers stunning, unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico and direct access to the...

1 Beds
2 Baths
973299 MLS

100 Matthew Blvd Unit 413, Destin $949,000

The Loft units at the Henderson Beach Resort are lovely, elegant, and first class. Tne resort is nestled next to the Henderson Park with white beaches as well as the c...

2 Beds
2 Baths
1011181 MLS

78 Sunfish St, Destin $2,100,000

There are beach rentals, then there are beach homes. This idyllic Destin home is a cut above your common rental and begs to be lived in and enjoyed- whether full-time or...

3 Beds
3 Baths
1011160 MLS

48 Terra Cotta Way, Destin $1,379,000

Welcome to coastal living at its best! This charming home is located in the highly sought-after Terra Cotta Terrace community, just steps from the sugar-white sands and e...

4 Beds
4 Baths
1011036 MLS

4454 Clipper Cv, Destin $830,000

Don't miss out on this meticulously maintained home located in the desirable neighborhood of Crystal Beach. Clipper Cove is centrally located to all shops,fine dining and...

3 Beds
2 Baths
1010976 MLS

1008 E Hwy 98, Unit 133, Destin $1,125,000

POTENTIAL INCOME OF $100K. This condo has it all! Make it yours! Experience breathtaking, unobstructed Gulf views from this spacious 13th-floor west facing end unit at De...

2 Beds
2 Baths
1010894 MLS

1002 E Hwy 98, Unit 714, Destin $619,000

Experience Gulf-front living at Pelican Beach Resort in the heart of Destin! This beautifully appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium is offered fully furnished and truly...

2 Beds
2 Baths
1010876 MLS

970 Us-98 Unit 1602, Destin $649,900

Welcome to Terrace at Pelican Beach Resort #1602, a stunning 16th-floor penthouse offering panoramic views of the Gulf, Destin Harbor, Lake, and Coastline. Beautifully up...

3 Beds
2 Baths
1010870 MLS

1010 E Hwy 98, Unit 902, Destin $965,000

Welcome to Unit 902 at Breakers East Thoughtfully enhanced in preparation for market, the condo showcases a stunning series of recent updates completed in April 2026, in...

2 Beds
2 Baths
1010867 MLS

3290 E Scenic Highway 98, Unit 105B, Destin image

3290 E Scenic Highway 98, Unit 105B, Destin $779,000

Location matters, and at Crystal Sands, it doesn't get any better! Recently updated, 105B Crystal Sands is an 1BR, 1.5BA first-floor condominium unit with unobstructed G...